Ban new natural gas lines in new buildings and major renovations
In Plain English
The city wants to stop builders from installing gas pipes in new construction and major renovations that receive public money. New homes and businesses would use only electricity for heating, cooking, and hot water. This aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Repeal ban on natural gas connections in new buildings
Repeal law banning natural gas pipes in new buildings
Ban natural gas pipes in all new buildings starting January 1, 2022
Ban natural gas hookups in new buildings
Direct staff to explore incentives for all-electric new buildings
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Freeway Maintenance Agreement Amendment with California Department of Transportation at the intersection of Central Ave and I-80 (“Caltrans”).
Grant Award from Chevron Community Engagement Foundation
Proclamation Recognizing the First Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.”)
Monthly Crime Report for April 2026
Contract with Health Management Association, Inc. to Conduct an Assessment of Richmond’s Mental Health and Trauma-Response Services
Accept the 2026-2029 California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant and Contract with RPAL and Evident Change for Program Services and Evaluation
Contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project
Appointment of Courtney Bulletti to the Human Relations Commission
Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) for the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue Crossing